14/07/2022
TEXT NECK SYNDROME
Text neck syndrome refers to a repetitive stress injury to the neck caused by having your head in a forward position for extended period. The forward pending posture affects the curvature of the cervical spine, the neck and shoulder muscles, and supporting ligaments.
The number one cause of Text Neck is bad posture. When we text or play video games with our heads bent forward and down, we increase the stress on our neck and upper spine. The average human head weighs between 10-12 pounds, but texting with our head bent at a 60º angle increases it to the equivalent of 60 pounds. Even just a 30º downward angle puts 40 pounds of pressure on the neck — four times the pressure our necks are used to dealing with.
The neck (cervical spine) is designed to achieve several important functions:
-Allows you to turn your head from side-to-side and up and down
-Act as a shock absorber shielding the brain from jolts and jarring knocks.
-Protect the nerves that run inside the spine, down from the brain and then branch out throughout the body.
Here is a partial list of the problems Text Neck can cause.
-Headaches
-Fatigue
-Breathing Issues
-Thyroid Problems
-Sinus Problems
-Pain (Neck, Upper Back, Radiating Down the Arms)
-Vision Problems
-High Blood Pressure
-Arthritis in the Neck
-Disc Degeneration
-And More
Additionally, Text Neck can reduce your lung capacity, which in turn lowers the amount of oxygen in your body and for your brain. Since oxygen is vital to the healing process, lower amounts of oxygen in your body will slow down your healing process and reduce your resistance to disease.
If you are a parent, it is important to have your children checked because now is the time when their body is developing the patterns it will have for the rest of their lives. Let’s establish a healthy pattern now to prevent negative health issues later in life.
If you are already suffering from health issues related to your neck and upper back I am here to help. I can help get you feeling better and create a plan for correction of your issues.
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